Conference of the Italian Academics and Researchers in the United Kingdom

Join AISUK and the Italian Embassy in London for the first Conference of Italian Academics in the UK. Join our discussion on the impact of Brexit on research; research evaluation in Italy and the UK and meet colleagues from across the UK for an evening of live music. Full programme and speakers' list can be found here. Please register your attendance here. Official flyer invitation is available here.

The first 10 years of IIT: model accomplishments, perspectives

The Italian Institute of Technology (ITT) celebrates 10 years of research. Prof Roberto Cingolani, Director of the Institute describes the ITT scientific achievements, current activities, and future research plans. The event is followed by Q&As and drinks. More information and registration available here. Official flyer invitation available here.

Earth, Mankind, and Energy - a lecture by Carlo Rubbia at the Italian Cultural Institute

The availability of adequate primary energy for the future is one of the essential needs of mankind. After a summary of the past history of the planet Earth, I shall give a description of the present primary energy supply and of some of the main realistic options for the future.

Human genome editing: cells and people à la carte?

Join us for an evening of discovery into the novel, revolutionary methods to modify our genome and its implications for health and society. There will be talks from two experts in the field, followed by a Q&A session and a drink or two. More information and tickets here. Official flyer invitation here.

Talk by Elena Cattaneo on 'Stories of Sciences, cells, and freedom'

The presentation will illustrate some of the domains of stem cell research and will reflect on their potential in understanding human diseases and developing new treatments. We will discuss the role of science in our societies and how to make sure that scientific research does not fall victim to political maneuvers. Please register at https://goo.gl/VWtsk7. The official invitation flyer is available here.

What does the eye tell us about our health?

The eye is a powerful observatory on our health. A complex network of blood vessels can be inspected directly and inexpensively through the pupil. Can these blood vessels and their changes signal the risk of serious systemic problems, like cardiovascular disease or dementia? Three researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee discuss their work in an interdisciplinary conversation across ophthalmology, genetics and computer science.

Research, Innovation, and Economic Growth

Professor Fabrizio Zilibotti, Chair of Macroeconomics and Political Economy at the University of Zürich, explains how this relationship works and discusses the evidence from Switzerland and Italy. The event is free but registration is required. Please register here. Please register early. The official invitation flyer is available here.

“Should I stay, or should I go? UK research and the EU"

In light of the upcoming EU Referendum, join us and our two speakers for a lecture on the impact of European policies on the academic research. Professor Ian Preston (UCL) presents some reflections on the effects of Brexit on research production andMr. Alessandro Allegra (PhD student at UCL) explains how EU research funding works and discusses recent evidence. Click here to download the flyer.

Download the slides of the presentations by Ian Preston on Brexit here and by Alessandro Allegra on EU funding here.